Learn more about Bioenergy

Initially launched in January 2022, the AlgaePrize is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office, formerly known as the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) national competition, in partnership with the Algae Foundation and the National Laboratory of the Rockies, which encourages students to pursue innovative ideas for the development, design, and invention of technologies within the commercial algae value chain.

The interactive map above highlights biorefinery projects funded by the Bioenergy Technologies Office at pilot, demonstration, and pioneer scales.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office released new resources for Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) applicants which include a step –by-step tutorial and general funding opportunity FAQs.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) today announced its intent to fund the advancement of novel, high-impact chemical technologies.

AFFO provides funding for applied research for converting biomass resources into biofuels and bioproducts. Find out more about funding.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) will hold its 2027 Peer Review Meeting during the week of April 19, 2027, in Arlington, Virginia.

Systems Development and Integration (SDI) technologies research and development (R&D) is focused on lowering the risk of bioenergy production technologies through verified proof of performance at the pre-pilot, pilot, and demonstration-scales, thereby facilitating further development and validation at demonstration and pioneer scales by private stakeholders.

Bioenergy is a form of energy that works by converting organic materials, known as biomass, into usable energy. Bioenergy technologies enable the reuse of carbon from biomass and waste streams into alternative fuels, chemicals, and other products.